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Westerpunt – View of the Dune Reserve loop from De Panne

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Westerpunt – View of the Dune Reserve loop from De Panne

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Westerpunt – View of the Dune Reserve loop from De Panne

02:15

8.84km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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854 m

SYC Bar Beach and Dunes

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Just relax..

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2

1.87 km

Westerpunt

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"Westerpunt" is a six-meter-high architectural gem on the promenade leading to France. Studio MOTO designed it as a symbolic connection between the sea, dunes, and humanity. From the top, you …

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2.19 km

Beach

Beach

4

3.20 km

Belgium–France Border at Grenspad and 1819 Border Marker

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Border between Belgium and France. Including border stone, border path, flags and old stories of smugglers...

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3.78 km

Dune du Perroquet

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The Flemish nature reserve De Westhoek extends over almost 350 hectares. In 1935, De Westhoek was protected as a landscape. In 1957, the area was the very first Flemish nature …

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5.22 km

View of the Dune Reserve

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In this Dune Reserve you have a new, surprising viewpoint after every turn.

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5.48 km

Trails in the Westhoek Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve is a true dune area for walking. The winding trails take you past ancient trees, thickets, dunes, and dune hollows. The westerly wind keeps this area in …

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5.74 km

Natuurreservaat De Westhoek

Nature Reserve

9

6.50 km

Ligusterpad

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The Ligusterpad is nestled between De Panne and the French border. Hikers can enjoy the impressive dune landscape of the Westhoek region.

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7.26 km

View of the North Sea

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A highlight to look forward to. Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the widest beaches on the West Coast.

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

880 m

385 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

3.23 km

194 m

< 100 m

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